First-timer at National - advice, must do, don't miss?

[Mike D.]

I wrote a guide to the national for cardlines.com. Offered here not as click-bait but in the hopes that maybe you get some small morsel of value and it's makes your visit a tiny bit better!

Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 National

[parkplace33]

One more thing is to focus on what you collect. Some first timers get shiny ball syndrome, buy something they don't really want, and then regret it later. Go in with a game plan.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

One more thing is to focus on what you collect. Some first timers get shiny ball syndrome, buy something they don't really want, and then regret it later. Go in with a game plan.

+1 Go in with a game plan and stay focused, have fun, and meet forum members, and network network and network

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The support of this forum can be amazing and makes it fun

[Bobbycee]

Here's another tip for those bringing cash & perhaps a lot of it: Don't expect to show up at your bank, they day you leave for the Show, and expect them to have $10,000 or more in 100 bills to give you.

Go to your bank now, and arrange for them to have the bigger bills for you in advance, so you can schedule to pick it up and go. Some banks have to order that much in 100's. Plan ahead!

[Snapolit1]

Take your time and pace yourself. Really overwhelming. A lot of time on your feet. If you find you are shot after 5 hours go back to the hotel and lie down. or gamble. Doesn’t have to be a sprint or a marathon.

[Belfast1933]

This has all been really helpful… thx to all who chipped in with great ideas. Am very excited for my first national next week.

I’ll share my pick-ups here after the show

Maybe see some of you there?

Thx again, Jeff